Futuresinfocus

We talk a lot about how the world will become software-centric. How we book experiences on Airbnb or order a taxi on Uber, and how AI will make decisions at level and consistency humans cannot yet achieve. The idea is that the supply chain issues we are all experiencing now are radically reduced because software is essentially an infinite resource, available when, where, and how we want it deployed. You cannot say the same for a tractor or a robot. More importantly, if something breaks on a machine or it needs a hardware change, the software cannot do this. It might not even be a major piece or machine. It could be a cog in a kitchen mixer.By 2033 our guest Nadav Goshen argues that the ability to 3D print near anything will make hardware as agile as software promises. In effect, killing the idea of supply chain challenges because the word “chain” is instantly removed. Just imagine receiving a text that a part for your car has been printed at your local garage based on sensor feedback from your